Legendary Rolling Stones Drummer Charlie Watts Dies at the Age of 80

Legendary Rolling Stones Drummer , Charlie Watts, Dies at the Age of 80.

Legendary Rolling Stones Drummer , Charlie Watts, Dies at the Age of 80.

On August 24, Watts' publicist confirmed the news.

Publicist Bernard Doherty said that Watts , “passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family.”.

Publicist Bernard Doherty said that Watts , “passed away peacefully in a London hospital earlier today surrounded by his family.”.

Charlie was a cherished husband, father and grandfather and as a member of The Rolling Stones was one of the greatest drummers of his generation.

Charlie was a cherished husband, father and grandfather and as a member of The Rolling Stones was one of the greatest drummers of his generation.

The Associated Press reports that Charles Robert Watts was the son of a lorry driver and a housewife.

The Associated Press reports that Charles Robert Watts was the son of a lorry driver and a housewife.

He was born in Neasden, London, on June 2, 1941.

Even as a child he was passionate about music, jazz in particular.

Even as a child he was passionate about music, jazz in particular.

He joined the Rolling Stones in 1963 and remained with the band for the next 60 years.

He joined the Rolling Stones in 1963 and remained with the band for the next 60 years.

In 2004, Watts was an acclaimed jazz bandleader when he was diagnosed with throat cancer.

In 2004, Watts was an acclaimed jazz bandleader when he was diagnosed with throat cancer.

He received extensive treatment and made a full recovery.

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His return to health allowed him to resume touring with both the Stones and his jazz band.

His return to health allowed him to resume touring with both the Stones and his jazz band.

According to AP, Watts announced he would not tour with the Stones in 2021, citing an undefined health issue.

According to AP, Watts announced he would not tour with the Stones in 2021, citing an undefined health issue